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Agodi Zoo Closed Down By The Government Due To Attack By Lion At The Zoo by rodeo0070(m): 8:41am On Oct 01, 2017
The Government said this decision is based on the report received from the company managing the Zoo, AM & C, that one of the lions at the Zoo had accidentally attacked one of the attendants, Mr. Hamzat Oyekunle popularly known as Baba Olorunwa, who later died from injuries sustained from the incident.

The Oyo State Government has announced the immediate closure of Agodi Zoo.

The government said this decision is based on the report received from the company managing the Zoo, AM & C, that one of the lions at the Zoo had accidentally attacked one of the attendants, Mr. Hamzat Oyekunle popularly known as Baba Olorunwa, who later died from injuries sustained from the incident.

Meanwhile, the lions have been evacuated pending further investigation.

The government decision was contained in a statement at the weekend by the Executive Secretary, Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), Mr. Yinka Fatoki who expressed shock at the unfortunate incident.

He said that the incident is particularly surprising and sad, as the said Mr. Oyekunle had fed the lion for over five years and was known to have had a very good relationship with all the animals in the zoo.

Meanwhile, government representatives have visited the family to commiserate with them over the demise of Mr. Oyekunle.

‘Toye Arulogun
Hon Commissioner,
Min.of Info., Culture & Tourism,
Oyo State Government

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/agodi-zoo-closed-down-by-the-government-due-to-attack-by-lion-at-the-zoo/

Re: Agodi Zoo Closed Down By The Government Due To Attack By Lion At The Zoo by Mynd44: 9:11am On Oct 01, 2017

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